The Santa Barbara Independent

The Queen of Reinvention

Cover Story By Roger Durling

Meshing creativity, art, and technology, Lynda Weinman explores her newest frontiers as an artist.

Santa Barbara County Seeks ‘Prohousing’ Designation from State

Housing By Christina McDermott

The designation would increase funding opportunities for local housing and infrastructure projects but could limit local control on development policies.

Is Santa Barbara County Ready for the Next Epidemic?

Health By Jean Yamamura

The county’s Public Health director and officer respond to a Grand Jury report on department’s level of preparedness.

The Push for $5 Million in Santa Barbara’s Local Housing Trust Fund

Housing By Ryan P. Cruz

Housing advocates are urging the city to find a way to increase contributions toward the affordable housing fund.

Chalk and Community at the Mission Memorial Day Weekend

Community By Madeline Slogoff

Santa Barbara’s beloved street art festival I Madonnari returns for its 39th year.

Theatricum Botanicum Brings ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ to Elings Park

Theater By Maggie Yates

Summer Shakespeare in the Park comes to Santa Barbara this weekend.

Poetry Connection | Can You Guess the Most Popular Post-PL Question?

Poetry Connection By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate 2023-2025

One of five AWCSB-honored Women of Achievement, our columnist reflects on her term as Poet Laureate.

LIVE! Indian Classical Music Concert

Fri, May 23 5:00 PM

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39th Annual I Madonnari Street Painting Festival

Sat, May 24 10:00 AM

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Conversations with Artists at Art & Soul

Thu, May 29 5:00 PM

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LIVE! Indian Classical Music Concert

Fri, May 23 5:00 PM

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Three Dog Night At Chumash Casino Resort

Fri, May 23 8:00 PM

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ENT Legends Presents: DJ Quik at SOhO

Fri, May 23 9:00 PM

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39th Annual I Madonnari Street Painting Festival

Sat, May 24 10:00 AM

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Bob Baker Marionettes at Plaza del Mar Bandshell

Sat, May 24 11:00 AM

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Art Event: The Beatles & The Rolling Stones

Sat, May 24 All day

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Memorial Day Weekender – Club Canary!

Sat, May 24 6:00 PM

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Pablo Cruise

Sat, May 24 7:00 PM

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Shakey Zimmerman Plays Dylan Birthday Show

Sat, May 24 7:00 PM

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The Hot Sardines

Sat, May 24 7:30 PM

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Astounding Sips and Savorful Bites That Truly Cheese the Day!

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Overlooking the scenic mountains of Santa Barbara atop the Kimpton Canary Rooftop Hotel, The Santa Barbara Independent and Cheese Shop

Hands Off! Rally Brings Out Thousands in Santa Barbara

Protesting President Donald Trump’s heavy-handed executive orders and employment of billionaire Elon Musk to gut federal agencies, thousands of Santa

Video: Sick Sea Lion Rescued on Haskell’s Beach

Domoic acid poisoning is killing marine mammals across the central coast.

‘No More DOGE’ Protests in Santa Barbara

About 225 people arrived to Saturday’s demonstration organized by Carpinteria Indivisible, waving signs against Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s involvement in the federal government at the invitation of the Trump administration.

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Hosts Inaugural Gala

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Saturday’s Girls Inc. Gala raises record $230,000.

A Valentine to Colman Domingo

SBIFF’s Montecito Award presentation is a love fest starring Colman Domingo, Roger Durling, and Oprah Winfrey.

SBIFF’s Variety Artisans Awards Honors Expert Professionals Behind the Scenes

Artisans speak about their work in award season nominated films, including “The Brutalist,” “The Wild Robot,” “Emilia Pérez,” “Conclave,” “Nickel Boys,” “A Complete Unknown,” “The Substance,” “Wicked,” and “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.”

Angelina Jolie Dazzles at SBIFF Opening Celebrity Awards Tribute

Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s Maltin Modern Master Award honors star for cultural enrichment in the motion picture industry.

Kevin Costner and Team Celebrate U.S. Premiere of ‘Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2’ at Santa Barbara International Film Festival

American West saga also stars Sienna Miller, Abbey Lee, Georgia MacPhail, Luke Wilson, Giovanni Ribisi, Danny Huston, Jean Malone, Owen Crowshoe, and Michael Rooker, among others.